Gu hidden glovebox

[patrol2.8]

My son started my hidden glove box this afternoon thought id post some pics think hes doing a great job plan is to fit in some sockets for power and also put an inverter in there basicly hes got a frree reign to do it how he suits him will post finished pics when he is done

[taslucas]

Seen this done a few times, quite s nifty idea. Just as long as you don't have the model with airbags! A nice bit of carpet for lining to stop everything getting scratched. Use a strong magnetic latch to close it and it is definitely a hidden box:-)

[DX grunt]

Seen this done a few times, quite s nifty idea. Just as long as you don't have the model with airbags! A nice bit of carpet for lining to stop everything getting scratched. Use a strong magnetic latch to close it and it is definitely a hidden box:-)

Love the idea. and I'll be watching the build up.

No airbag, leckie windows or pop up aerial probs with my DX ute, either. lol

Rossco

[patrol2.8]

will keep updated on how it goes thinking of recessing the bottom as theres enough room to go a bit deeper(will then have a secret part to hide wallet etc when at the beach etc) it all deppends on if we can actually fit it in through the opening in the dash

[taslucas]

will keep updated on how it goes thinking of recessing the bottom as theres enough room to go a bit deeper(will then have a secret part to hide wallet etc when at the beach etc) it all deppends on if we can actually fit it in through the opening in the dash

It's not secret anymore! Hahaha

[patrol2.8]

yeah was thinking that as i wrote it but hey what can you do hehehehehe

[patrol2.8]

Update the actual cuting and welding finished painted the under side and as you see in the pics my son has added a bracket to hold the inverter in place all i have to do now is put in a couple of outlets for power and sort the best way to put the front cover on then carpet and install.
Can anyone tell me how hot an inverter gets in use should i paint that area or will carpet be ok

[ilovebeer]

That inverter looks to be about an 80or 100 watt, as long as the limit isn't exceeded it should be ok and the air space at the bottom of it will have to be kept clear, that being said it is right under the dash which gets bloody hot on warm days in the sun, just keep an eye on it from time to time.
I would paint only for rust protection and I would carpet it aswell(to protect phones gps etc.), great idea, excellent job, looks good.

[patrol2.8]

Thanks ilovebeer think my sons doing a good job the inverter is rated at 150 watts and will most likley never be used i originaly bought it to power the laptop but have since found a bettter way to do it so is only really there as just in case its got a usb port as well so probably ok for charging a phone just need to decide how im going to mount the lid and finish off with carpet

[daves]

what a awesome idea,
like ya work